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Perfect Brioche Every Time - Foolproof Recipe with Common Mistakes Guide

A rich, buttery French brioche bread recipe that delivers bakery-quality results at home — soft, golden, and irresistibly tender with authentic Parisian flavor.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Calories: 151
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 120 mL warm milk
  • 9 g active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 10 mL honey
  • 5 large eggs or 4 eggs + 2 yolks
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 10 mL vanilla extract
  • 60 g granulated sugar 5 tbsp
  • 500 g all-purpose flour 4 cups + 2 tbsp
  • 1½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 250 g unsalted butter 1 cup + 2 tbsp, softened

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, yeast, and honey; whisk and rest 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add eggs, yolks, vanilla, sugar, flour, and salt. Mix until a rough dough forms.
  3. Knead on medium speed 3–5 minutes to develop gluten.
  4. Add softened butter in four portions, kneading 2–3 minutes between each addition.
  5. Increase speed and knead 5–15 minutes until dough pulls cleanly from the bowl.
  6. Transfer dough to a floured surface, shape into a ball, and let rise 1 hour at room temperature until doubled.
  7. Deflate, reshape, cover, and refrigerate 8–24 hours.
  8. Divide chilled dough into 2 portions and shape as desired. Place in greased loaf pans.
  9. Cover and proof 2 hours at room temperature until doubled. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  10. Brush with egg wash and bake 35–45 minutes until golden and 190°F internally. Cool fully before slicing.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and softened butter for best results. Chill the dough overnight for enhanced flavor. Weigh ingredients for accuracy to achieve perfect texture.